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"We put those options to Shawn and he came back very strong and saying that he wanted to stay in England and play at Newport.

"So we've given him that opportunity. He started really well: three goals in his first two or three games. They've got four strikers now and good ones at that level so he's going to have competition but I think he'll thrive on that."

Tinnion also spoke about how generally there is more interest in the strikers and attackers than defenders.

Brian Tinnion (Image: Dougie Allward/JMP)

"There's a lot of interest in certain players - mainly the attacking players are more in demand. Some players get one opportunity and we have to take that opportunity for them to go out and play."

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"It's going to get him league football and get him hopefully some game time in that league, which is important for him. He's from that area. He's a Chesterfield boy, so he's playing for a club who I think he went to support and watch," explained Tinnion.

Diego De Girolamo of Bristol City shoots (Image: Rogan Thomson/JMP)

"He was absolutely buzzing on that one. So hopefully he can help Chesterfield - they've had a tough start and they're going to need his assists and goals to get them out of trouble. He couldn't wait to get up there and get some game time."

Tinnion also explained that he helps the club in scouting players and played a role in looking at new signings Rory Holden and Tyreeq Bakinson ahead of the pair being snapped up by the Robins.